PROGRAMMES’ OBJECTIVES
The programmes aim to enable students to develop a sound understanding of biblical truths and to identify their gifts and calling for effective functioning in ministry and also become effective witnesses of Jesus Christ in the global community. In addition to the above, the programmes will also provide students with:
The opportunity to identify who they are in Christ and enjoy the divine life to the full. The aptitude to become true disciples of our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ at all levels. In-depth knowledge of Scriptures in changing both the student’s own personal character and ministry.
The capability to further develop transferable spiritual skills suitable for engaging with challenges in their effective witness of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the global environment.
The ability to apply knowledge and understanding of biblical truths to complex situations they may come across as they evangelise and to empower them for world evangelism and church planting.
- To train students to develop pastoral skills and scriptural insights into the caring professions, to see the old and other vulnerable people as bearers of God’s image
- To explore various cultural assumptions which inform doctrine, mission, pastoral care and ministry in the Diaspora
- To provide mentorship for young ministers and other new Church leaders
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Students are expected to capitalise on their current and prior experiences in Christian ethics. Teaching and learning approach should make available opportunities for students to reflect on their knowledge, experience and practice especially through a process of peer integration. This should enable students to develop Christ-like mind-set and modify their own Christian living.
FORMAL LECTURES
Formal lectures will provide a broad overview of key biblical issues and will offer a basis from which to carry out more in-depth study. For the foundation programme there will be one lecture of 4 hours per week whereas the certificate and Diploma programmes there will be 3 lectures of 9 hours per week. For the Bachelor’s Degree programme there will be 12 hours lectures and seminar activities per week.
WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES
Students will be given the opportunity to engage in workshop activities and will also have the chance to obtain practical experience on teaching and preaching of the word of God to an audience.
TUTOR CONSULTATIONS
Students will have the opportunity to have one-to-one sessions with tutors. You will also receive one-to-one supervision for your major project where applicable.
EMAIL DISCUSSION GROUPS
There will be email discussion groups, talks on key biblical issues and presentations by outside speakers. Throughout the course you will be expected to undertake group work and individual projects and presentations.
PROGRAMMES ASSESSMENTS
The assessment of each programme will be 100% coursework on biblical studies. Coursework will include immediate application of knowledge and skills of biblical truths.
REASSESSMENT OF FAILED ELEMENT (S) OF PROGRAMME OF COURSEWORK (ASSIGNMENTS) WHERE APPROPRIATE
There will be opportunity for students to re-sit failed element or elements of coursework (assignments) where appropriate (Refer to student’s handbook).